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Educational Services

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INTEGRATION

Meet a few of our faculty

MIYOUNG YOON HAMMER

Associate Professor of Marital and Family Therapy

Dr. Yoon Hammer’s training and research consider the practitioner’s experience and perspective, and she encourages students to develop an awareness of the ways their own narratives inform their clinical work. She brings an expertise in medical family therapy, serving patients and their families coping with challenging medical diagnoses. “Even in situations where there is no cure, there can be healing,” she says. “As therapists, we are healers as we embody hope.”

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BRAD D. STRAWN

Freed Professor of the Integration of Psychology and Theology

“I’m passionate about aiding students as they grow in their relationship with Christ and the church at the same time that they develop as Christian clinicians—helping them integrate their ‘head knowledge’ and their ‘heart knowledge.’” As chair of integration, Dr. Strawn brings a rich blend of experience in teaching, research, and spiritual formation leadership that he draws upon in helping his students understand and embody integration.

CAMERON LEE

Professor of Marriage and Family Studies

Dr. Lee, a Fuller faculty member for 30 years, has written and taught extensively in the areas of marriage, family, and ministry. “In our Marriage and Family program,” he says, “we believe that peacemaking, with the attendant clinical virtues of humility, compassion, hope and Sabbath rest, provide a coherent narrative framework for Christian therapists.” A licensed minister and Certified Family Life Educator, he is a popular speaker outside of Fuller as well.

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hear from our alumni

"I have blossomed as a therapist because of the support, education, and prayers of the people at this school. Learning as part of a cohort has been such a gift, having like-minded others with whom to share this journey. Another highlight is the amazing faculty who show genuine care and excitement for their therapeutic work and their students! I am blown away by their hard work, humility, and compassion as they guide us through this program. Students not only get a great education here, they see their lives transformed and renewed."